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Summary
As an Assistant Accountant Apprentice, you will provide support to both internal and external stakeholders in carrying out financial and accounting activities within an organisation. Working closely under the guidance of experienced finance professionals, you will develop practical knowledge while contributing to key finance tasks.
Annual wage
£15,600 to £24,784.50 a year
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Salary will be discussed further at Interview
Training course
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Hours
37.5hrs Monday to Friday 9am -5pm less 30 mins for lunch
37 hours a week
Possible start date
Wednesday 01 July
Duration
1 Year 3 Months
Positions available
1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
As an Assistant Accountant Apprentice, you will support internal and external customers in managing financial and accounting activities within an organisation. Working under the supervision of experienced finance professionals, you will assist in preparing financial reports, reconciling accounts, processing transactions, and ensuring compliance with relevant financial regulations.
This apprenticeship provides a structured pathway to a career in finance, with opportunities for progression into professional accounting roles.
Typical Duties Include:
- Assisting with monthly and year-end financial reporting.
Processing financial transactions, including accounts payable and receivable. - Reconciling bank statements and resolving discrepancies.
- Assisting in the preparation of VAT returns and tax computations.
- Using financial and accounting software to record and analyse data.
- Supporting the preparation of management accounts and financial statements.
- Ensuring compliance with financial regulations, including anti-money laundering.
- Assisting with audits and control account reconciliations.
- Communicating financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
- Maintaining financial records and ensuring data accuracy.
- Using digital systems securely to protect financial data.
- Keeping up to date with changes in finance regulations and accounting best practices.
Where you’ll work
UNIT 2
ST IVEL WAY
WARMLEY
BS30 8TY
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
South Gloucestershire and Stroud College
Your training course
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
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Your training plan
As the successful apprentice you will undertake an Apprenticeship in Level 2 Accounts and Finance, to include assessment in Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours of a Finance Officer) Functional Skills in Maths and English (where applicable), completion of your End Point Assessment. During your time on the apprenticeship programme, you will also be expected to complete and document 20% off-job-training.
The apprenticeship will be delivered by South Gloucestershire & Stroud College over15 Months.
You will be required to attend CAMPUS on day release for your studies, and an assessor will visit you out on site.
You will be assigned a supervisor/mentor within the workplace, who will support you to develop your workplace skills, knowledge and behaviours throughout the duration of your apprenticeship programme.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- Maths and English (grade A-C or 4-9)
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
About this company
<p>Wright Readymix is proud to be a member of The LGW Group, a coalition of leading concreting and construction experts in Wales and the South of England.</p> <p>The LGW Group consists of four highly regarded and well-established construction specialists. It is the only group in the region that handles every part of the concreting process, from metal deck profile floor installation to concrete screed and brick and block delivery. The group can even supply you with precast concrete products, such as stairs and block and beam flooring, as well as decorative cast stone products such as decorative window cills and balustrades.</p> <p>As part of the group, Wright Readymix is responsible for delivering concrete, liquid screed, and concrete pumps to both commercial and residential projects in the South. We handle projects both big and small, working with other members of The LGW Group to ensure you get the best service possible.</p>
After this apprenticeship
The pathway for the successful applicant would be to commence the AAT qualification under the apprenticeship scheme whilst developing skills and progressing their role within the firm.